Lakers close to acquiring OKC's Dennis Schroder?

Dennis Schroder is on the verge of going to L.A. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Lakers 'in advanced talks' with Thunder on trade for Dennis Schroder?

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/15/20

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make moves this offseason in order to put them in a better position to defend their 2020 NBA title.

With Rajon Rondo likely not returning to the team, it appears Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is targeting another talented guard. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers are "in advanced talks" with the Oklahoma City Thunder on a trade for Dennis Schroder. The deal is expected to include L.A.'s 28th overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in advanced talks with Oklahoma City on a trade for guard Dennis Schroder, sources tell ESPN. Deal expected to include OKC acquiring LA’s pick at No. 28 in Wednesday’s draft. Deal can be completed at noon ET on Monday.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 15, 2020

Wojnarowski adds that a Schroder-Lakers deal is "well on course" to be completed on Monday. Rival teams interested in the guard have reportedly moved on to new targets.

Schroder will be a solid addition for the Lakers. The 27-year-old averaged 18.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game last season while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from beyond the arc.

Before playing for the Thunder, Schroder played for the Atlanta Hawks, having his best season in 2017-18.

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